D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Laurel High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 8000 Cherry Ln, Laurel, MD 20707
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 42% · Math 20% proficient · 32nd percentile in Maryland
Graduation
C
72% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maryland schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
2,179
Students
enrolled
17.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%32/100reading 35th percentile, math 29th percentile among Maryland high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%31/10072% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maryland schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −13 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maryland. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−2 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency20% (−17 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate72% (−9 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maryland state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black42%17%reading +2 pts, math -7 pts48th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%17%reading -1 pts, math -10 pts35th percentile (list)
Asian70%50%reading -12 pts, math -30 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income42%17%reading +3 pts, math -6 pts41st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8000 Cherry Ln
City Laurel
ZIP Code 20707
District 2400510
NCES School ID 240051001092
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20707

Understanding the community around Laurel High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $97,720
Per Capita Income $49,071
Poverty Rate 6.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 49.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.2%
High School or Higher 90.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $386,000
Median Rent $1,826
Owner-Occupied 56.0%
Renter-Occupied 44.0%
View full data for ZIP 20707 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Laurel High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 48.1%
Hispanic/Latino 43.4%
White 3.5%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More Races 1.4%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,179
Teachers (FTE) 122.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Laurel High?
Laurel High has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Laurel High?
Laurel High has 2,179 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1.
What grades does Laurel High serve?
Laurel High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Laurel High receive per student?
Laurel High receives $21,751 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Laurel High in 20707 ▼
Avg Home Value
$413,663
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,998
1-Year Change
-0.6%
% Renters
44.0%

Other Schools in 20707

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026